Sep 9, 2013, 10:46 am
Last edit by: Microwave
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Good day new AA flyers and those seeking AA status through this promotion,
In the interest of keeping this thread on topic and relevant, I'd like to add some clarity for our newer AAdvantage members here. While there is a wealth of information in this thread on the promotion in question, this thread is not a help desk for questions that are readily answered in forum FAQs.
For those with questions about how the AAdvantage programme works, please start with the sticky threads at the top of the forum thread list. The FAQs especially have a lot of helpful information. If you're still stuck, and you feel you've got a "basic" question, try the Newbie Lounge. If your question is specific to one of the topics covered in our Help Desk threads, head there for answers. If a consolidated thread already exists, check there first to see if your question is answered already.
This thread will be more strictly moderated to ensure it stays on topic. We welcome all new AA flyers to the fold, but posts need to stay on topic to keep our forum organised and findable. Thanks to everyone for cooperating and understanding.
~Moderator
Fast Track To Elite Promo (2013 - no fee or EQP requirement) [TARGETED? Link dead.]
Aug 14, 2013, 10:56 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
In any case, don't all AA promos allow everyone to sign up? The filtering usually happens on the back end. I signed up (non-elite) and would jump on this in a heartbeat but want to make sure it's actually properly allowed on my account.
Aug 14, 2013, 10:58 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Here and there
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,551
This is free, the other challenges required upfront payment. Also, EXP is not available on the free challenges (as well as this being EQM not EQP based) -> as you've noted in your edit.
Last edited by deeruck; Aug 14, 2013 at 10:59 am Reason: As you've noted in your edit.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:04 am
#33
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Delta Diamond, United IK, AA LifPLT, Hyatt Globalist, IHG PLT AMB, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton G
Posts: 1,169
So if you are currently an EXP with more than 60k to go to EXP requlification, what would happen if you cash out your miles in your current account and open a new account, fly just 30k and gain EXP. Any issues will having a new account number, the person would of course close their old account when they open a new one. I guess they start Million Miler again.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:08 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SJC/VCE
Programs: AA PLT (2.9+ MM), HH GLD, Hyatt Diamond, SPG PLT
Posts: 10,161
Perhaps another offer for existing elites is forthcoming or will be announced if there is enough outcry from existing elites......
Aug 14, 2013, 11:08 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA PS, AA GLD, SPG GLD, PC PLT, CC GLD
Posts: 217
Got a targeted email with similar conditions, but it came with 10 500-mile upgrades as well. I lost my AA status this year and flew them occasionally in the past for business, I'm guessing that accounted for it.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:11 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO
Posts: 1,719
I could just create a new account and fly 30K EQM on cheapo fares!!! Maybe I'll go ahead and do that.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:14 am
#37
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO
Posts: 1,719
EVIPs will be falling from the sky next year with all these freshly minted EXPs. Good luck getting any evip upgrades to clear next year!! 
Aug 14, 2013, 11:15 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,631
So basically the 30,000 EQMs I'm flying between now and december 31st are getting me PLT until 2015, but anyone who signs up and flies the same amount of miles will be EXP. Good Job AA!
Aug 14, 2013, 11:15 am
#39
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,535
Even before this they were not easy, so we decided to be proactive. Booking early likely costs a bit more, but confirmed SWUs is worth a small premium.
Cheers.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:17 am
#40
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 34
I agree. This offer does not make much sense to me without a parallel offer exclusive for AA elites. This offer is effectively hurting AA's current loyal customer and rewarding non-loyal customers. My only explanation is that AA did not think their current elites would find out. I am also surprised that if there is a parallel offer, why not release them at the same time?
Aug 14, 2013, 11:18 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
At the very least they could have left EXP out of the challenge.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:19 am
#42
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MIA/LAS
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Starwood PLT
Posts: 572
Another slap in the face to existing members who gain status the hard way. Thanks, AA.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:23 am
#43
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat,
Posts: 284
Does ExPlat come with the SWUs?
So will I get the SWUs if I reach ExPlat with this promo? Doesn't seem to specify on the website.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:24 am
#44
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 123
I just accepted a fast track gold challenge two weeks ago, haven't made any flights yet though. Any chance I could cancel and sign up for this one? I've never been an AA elite, but now have instant gold until nov.
Aug 14, 2013, 11:26 am
#45
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
But I do agree that it sucks for those who are trying to earn status the old fashioned way!